Meet Jessica Rothe

Jessica Rothe O’Conner is a native of Clifton Forge, Virginia, with a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors, natural resources, and the communities of Virginia’s mountain regions. She currently serves as the Associate Director of Student Recreation and Wellness at Radford University, where she oversees recreational programming, outdoor adventures, and initiatives that promote student engagement and well-being.

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Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism from Radford University and her master’s degree in Recreation and Sports Management from Frostburg State University. She is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration at Radford University.

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Passionate about environmental stewardship and community engagement, Jessica is dedicated to protecting the New River and preserving its natural resources for future generations. In recognition of her dedication and contributions to conservation, she was named the 2024 New River Conservancy Volunteer of the Year for the State of Virginia.

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Jessica currently resides in the New River Valley with her husband, Tristan, and their beagle, Otis.